Why is it when we are on the mountain top we think we will never venture into the valley again? Just two days ago I was feeling great on this new diet and today I feel rotten. I think it may be the pork ribs we ate yesterday but who knows. There could be a number of reasons why I feel like a little gremlin has lit a match to my digestive tract and is gleefully fanning the flames. But I must remind myself that healing takes time and that a chronic condition doesn't go away easily but puts up a rather vicious battle. Thankfully I can be comforted by Paul's words in 2 Corinthians as he reminds us that God's strength is made perfect through our weakness. God's grace is sufficient.
There is a wonderful old hymn titled-"God Will Take Care of You"
I especially find stength in the line "beneath his wings of love abide". My mind's eye sees a baby chick under the protective wings of a mother hen. That is a safe, warm place. So today I'm resting under the wings of my father "hen". Tomorrow will only be better.
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Maybe your body is purging? I've had it happen to me when I've began health programs. I've watched it happen to others as well. Usually after a day or so of feeling like death, you begin to feel awesome.
At least, I hope that's what is happening to you! Better to feel like dirt for a purpose than for no reason. :)
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